Crystal Palace took an early lead when Maxence Lacroix headed home a cross from Adam Wharton in the 36th minute. The hosts later doubled their advantage when Evann Guessand struck from the right side of the box in the 90+3rd minute, securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar.
Both sides had several chances that fell short. Zrinjski's Leo Mikic and Tomi Juric missed from distance, while Palace's Ismaïla Sarr and Chris Richards failed to convert set‑piece opportunities.
